I took Louise to see the vet because she's laying eggs every 5 days now. He said she has to completely change her schedule and routine to get out of the breeding mode. She is to be alone in her cage in another part of the house for several days. She is to have a minimum 12 hours of darkness every day. No toys, no music, no stimulation of any sort. She saw him this morning and he said no food until tomorrow afternoon then her regular diet. While she was in his office she actually laid an egg. Wow she was really showing off. 
He explained how even though her diet is very good and she's receiving supplements parakeets aren't made to lay eggs at that rate. She will either deplete herself of calcium, which I've been giving her, or she will become egg-bound and die. She's now alone in the dark and I feel so,so sorry for her. Frankie, however, is living it up in their cage. He's singing, playing with toys and eating up a storm. I pray this will help her because I do really love that little girl.
He explained how even though her diet is very good and she's receiving supplements parakeets aren't made to lay eggs at that rate. She will either deplete herself of calcium, which I've been giving her, or she will become egg-bound and die. She's now alone in the dark and I feel so,so sorry for her. Frankie, however, is living it up in their cage. He's singing, playing with toys and eating up a storm. I pray this will help her because I do really love that little girl.
